Lexington is 0-10 against West Davidson since March of 2019 but things could change on Tuesday. The Yellowjackets are taking a road trip to face off against the Dragons at 6:00 p.m. Lexington has given up an average of 19 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lexington is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their tenth straight game dating back to last season on Monday. They came up short against Salisbury, falling 16-1.
Meanwhile, West Davidson had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Wednesday. They never let the Bulldogs get on the board and left with an 18-0 win. The result was nothing new for the Dragons, who have now won seven matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.
Gracie Michael made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Michael was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in March.
In other batting news, West Davidson let Mahala Darnell and Meghan Leonard run wild. Darnell went a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles, while Leonard scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Leonard continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Maci Harris, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
West Davidson always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .966. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
West Davidson's record is now 12-6. As for Lexington, their loss dropped their record down to 0-9.
Lexington might still be hurting after the 19-1 defeat they got from West Davidson in their previous matchup back in March. Can the Yellowjackets avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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